Tag: quantum materials
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AI-Driven Breakthrough: Causal AI Sheds Light on Superconductivity Mechanism at Tohoku University and Fujitsu
AI-Powered Leap in Materials Science In a landmark collaboration, Tohoku University and Fujitsu Limited have demonstrated the power of causal artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover the fundamental mechanism behind superconductivity in a promising new functional material. By applying advanced AI models designed to tease apart cause-and-effect relationships within complex physical systems, the researchers have moved…
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Causal AI Sheds Light on Superconductivity Mechanism at Tohoku University and Fujitsu
Groundbreaking collaboration uses causal AI to probe superconductivity The collaboration between Tohoku University in Japan and Fujitsu Limited marks a notable milestone in materials science and artificial intelligence. By applying causal AI methods to experimental data and theoretical models, researchers have begun uncovering the mechanism that governs superconductivity in a promising new functional material. This…
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Scientists Used a Diamond to Create a New Phase of Matter
A Quantum Leap: Diamonds and Time Crystals In a landmark experiment, scientists have leveraged the extraordinary properties of diamond to realize a new phase of matter known as a time crystal. Unlike ordinary crystals that repeat in space, time crystals exhibit repetition in time, a phenomenon that challenges classical intuition and broadens the landscape of…
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This Week in Science: Japan Tests Laser Weapon, Comet 3I/ATLAS Bids Farewell, AI Solves Tough Math, and a Breakthrough Quantum Processor
Introduction: A Week of Surprising Advances Science news this week highlights a trio of breakthroughs that span defense technology, space exploration, and fundamental computation. From a laser weapon trial in Japan to the cosmic farewell of comet 3I/ATLAS, and from AI-assisted math breakthroughs to a tantalum-based quantum processor with unprecedented longevity, researchers showcased how innovation…
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Unconventional Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene: MIT Physicists Unveil Key Evidence
Revealing a Quantum Leap: Magic-Angle Graphene and its Superconducting Puzzle Superconductivity—where electrical resistance vanishes and electricity flows with perfect efficiency—has long promised transformative energy and information technologies. The latest findings from MIT physicists add a compelling chapter to this story, presenting key evidence for unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle twisted graphene. This discovery delves into how…
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Evidence of Unconventional Superconductivity Emerges in Magic-Angle Graphene, MIT Physicists Report
Introduction: A quantum surprise in a single layer of carbon Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, has long fascinated scientists for its remarkable electronic properties. When two graphene sheets are stacked at a precise, “magic” twist angle, the material exhibits dramatic changes in behavior. In recent experiments, researchers at…
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MIT Physicists Observe Key Evidence of Unconventional Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene
New Findings Highlight Unconventional Superconductivity In a landmark study, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported key evidence pointing to unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG). The work adds to a growing body of research showing that this engineered material hosts surprising quantum states, beyond what conventional superconductivity would predict. The…
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Measuring Quantum Temperatures: A New Thermometer for Quantumness and the Mystery of Quasicrystal Formation
Unlocking the Quantum Thermometer: A New Tool for Quantumness In a bold step for quantum science, researchers have developed a thermometer that doesn’t measure temperature in the classical sense but instead gauges the “quantumness” of a system. This innovative device aims to quantify how strongly a physical system behaves according to quantum rules, offering a…
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Strain Engineering: Controlling Quantum Defects for Superior Performance
Strain Engineering Elevates Quantum Defects Researchers are pioneering a strain engineering framework that tunes how quantum defects behave in solid-state lattices, with the goal of enhancing spin readout contrast. Quantum defects—tiny imperfections in crystal lattices that trap individual electrons and their spins—are foundational to a range of quantum technologies, from ultra-sensitive sensors to emerging quantum…
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Scientists Crack Loop Current Puzzle in Kagome Metals
What are kagome metals and why they matter Kagome metals are a select class of quantum materials whose atoms arrange in a distinctive basket-weave lattice. Named after the traditional Japanese kagome pattern, this geometry creates geometric frustration among electrons—an inability for them to settle into simple, periodic states. The result is a rich quantum landscape…